The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.

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The Biggest Opportunity Most Catholics Ignore (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Become a saint by saying "yes" to God, starting with the Mass. Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why the Eucharist is God's greatest gift and why the saints made it the center of their lives. If we want to become holy, we can't ignore the place where Jesus gives Himself completely to us. Don't settle for what's easy, discover why faithful participation in the Mass is essential on the path to sainthood.
Jul 9

What Matters More Than Success

What does Jesus mean when he tells us to “bear fruit”? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains that bearing fruit isn’t simply about being productive or avoiding laziness, it’s about who we are becoming and allowing God to transform our lives. How can you bear fruit today?
Jul 2

Train Your Heart to Trust

What does "Give us this day our daily bread" really mean? Fr. Mike Schmitz explores why Jesus teaches us to ask for "daily bread" and how this simple prayer invites us to trust God one day at a time.
Jun 25

The Differences Between Men and Women

Are men and women really that different? And if so, what do those differences reveal about how we relate to one another? Fr. Mike Schmitz explores how the differences between men and women are not reasons for division, but reminders of our need for one another. Rather than pitting the sexes against each other, our unique strengths and perspectives can help us pursue truth, navigate difficult decisions, and flourish together.
Jun 18

How to Correct Someone Without Hurting Them

What's the difference between criticism and correction, and does it really matter? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how to offer correction in a way that is both loving and effective. Instead of assuming motives, resorting to name-calling, or making personal attacks, he encourages us to focus on the facts. And when we're unsure of someone's intentions, choose trust over suspicion.
Jun 11

Politics Are Distracting You From This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Are headlines, podcasts, and politics consuming your attention? Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to step away from the constant noise of news, politics, and our phones and turn instead to Scripture. In the Bible, we encounter the wisdom, truth, and peace that no news cycle can provide.
Jun 4

What I’d Tell Someone on Their Deathbed

What do you say to someone when they're at their last moment of life? Fr. Mike Schmitz shares what he would tell someone who's dying and it might be different than what you think.
May 28

Why Be Catholic?

Fr. Mike wants everyone to be Catholic, but why? Isn't Catholicism just a list of rules? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why the Catholic faith is about far more than simply “following rules.” Instead, it’s about encountering the goodness of God and experiencing the beauty of life with Him through the Catholic faith.

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Jun 20

GilandBeck

Dear Father Mike, I know you hear ‘thank you’ all the time, however I am truly grateful for your words in your podcast. I am hanging on a thread about continuing to care for my husband who is a 2020 Stroke Survivor. I was contemplating a divorce due to his infidelity, but then an aneurysm was diagnosed, surgery happened and right after, a stroke. I feel like I never healed from the betrayal and now find myself caring for a man I am not in love with. I do love and care for him as I know I should, it’s just so very hard. I am blessed with my oldest daughter Carla who is my rock. She lives with us and helps care for her father. I just wish things had been different, that’s all. Thank you again for your encouragement through prayer, scripture and your humor.♥️ Thank you for keeping us in your prayers.
So powerful

Jun 7

solk18

For any Catholic, non Catholic or anyone considering or curious about Catholicism, Father Mike is able to answer questions we’ve all had but maybe didn’t want to ask. So powerful to have the knowledge he imparts. It helps form and grow our relationship with Jesus.
Thank you

Apr 24

Happy reader

Thank you so much Fr. Mike Schmitz, I look forward to new episodes every week. I love your faith building Podcasts. They are the best. I will be recommending them to all my friends and family and discussing them with the ones who are already following you.
Gratitude & Hope

Jan 2

LSP68

God Bless America as we listen to & live His Word. Thank you Lord, Father Mike, Ascension & to everyone who lives with an open heart to hear the inexhaustible Joy of God.